Taste - Whisky, Gin and Shochu from Tokiwa Imports

Open House Spirit Tasting

Exciting Tasting!  Tomorrow!

Friday, February 1st,  4-6pm

The Wine and Cheese Place

7435 Forsyth Blvd, Clayton, MO 63105

Ajay Bhoja - from Tokiwa Imports

Taste - Whisky, Gin and Shochu 

Here is what you will taste!  Fun and different products!

• Iwai Japanese Whisky....$28.99 
• Iwai Traditional Whisky...$45.99
• Akashi White Oak...$39.99 
• Akashi Single Malt....$94.99
• Ichiro's Malt and Grain...$94.99
• Ume Plum Whisky...$29.99 
• Kinobi Kyoto Gin ...$59.99
• Mizu Shochu Green Tea....$33.99 
• Mizu Shochu Lemongrass....$29.99 
• Mizu Shochu Saga Barley ....$26.99

Patron Estate Release Limited Edition Silver

Patron Estate Release Limited Edition Silver...$96.99
2018 Spring Harvest

A limited-edition silver tequila crafted exclusively from agave grown on the grounds of Hacienda Patrón.  Harvested from agave plants matured steps from the Hacienda Patrón distillery in a special and unique terroir.
The 84 proof was specifically selected to bring out the herbal and citrus notes unique to the Estate Release agave harvest.

Maplewood Son of Juice IPA

FRESH - Canned Jan 21!

Maplewood Son of Juice IPA...$11.99 / 4pk 16oz cans

Juicy. Juicy. Son of Juice.
Son of Juice is a truly his father's child. A hazy IPA dripping with fruit juice notes. Pilsner malt and oats make a perfect canvas for loads of mosaic, simcoe and nugget hops.
Grain: Pilsner, Oats, Golden Naked Oats
Hops: Mosaic, Simcoe, Nugget, Warrior
Vitals: Low IBUs, 3 SRM, 6.3% ABV

Off Color Coffee DinoS'mores

No limit now - more just arrived

Off Color Coffee DinoS'mores....$4.49 / 12oz

Imperial coffee marshmallow stout

Stout brewed with cocoa nibs and coffee.
Every year we team up with a different roaster to make new friends and see how different roasters and small businesses operate. 

Maker's Mark Private Select - TWCP Batch #2

Just arrived TWCP Batch #2

Maker's Mark Private Select / TWCP Batch #2...$65.99
TWCP Batch #2  
109.7 proof                              

5 - P2 Staves      

2 - Cu - French Cuvee Stave

0 - Makers Mark 46

1 - Mocha stave

2 - Spice French staves

Posted November 2018
Dillon and Jack with Bill Samuels Jr. of Maker's Mark!

Dillon, our whiskey expert, from our Ballwin location went down to Maker's Mark to choose our 2nd Private Select barrel! 
We will not see the barrel until early 2019 though.  Be patient, it is aging comfortably.



Maker's Mark Private Select / TWCP Batch #2...$65.99
When you visit the Maker’s Mark Distillery, you’ll have a rare opportunity to experience Maker’s Mark Private Select, a series of Maker's Mark expressions created by using the same principles Bill Samuels, Jr., used when he created Maker’s 46.
Beginning as fully matured Maker’s Mark at cask strength, expressions of Private Select are created by adding 10 custom finishing staves to each barrel and finishing them in our limestone cellar to extract more flavor. The 10 finishing staves can be any combination of five flavor profiles chosen especially for this program. With 1,001 possible stave combinations, each expression of Private Select has a customized finish and taste profile that is unique, yet undeniably Maker's.


Here is the new batch compared to our batch #1
TWCP Batch #2                                TWCP Batch #1

(scheduled to arrive Feb 2018)       (arrived earlier this year and sold out)
5 - P2 Staves                                     4 - P2 staves

2 - Cu - French Cuvee Stave             1 - Cu - French Cuvee stave

0 - Makers Mark 46                            1 - Makers 46 stave 

1 - Mocha stave                                 2 - Mocha staves 

2 - Spice French staves                     2 - Spice French staves 

Here is the description of the staves. Each stave is different oak and different toasting methods and degrees.

P2 - stave 
Name: Baked American Pure 2
Wood: American Oak
Toast: Low and slow in convection oven
Cut: Classic

Cu - Stave
Name: Seared French Cuvee
Wood: French Oak
Toast: Infrared
Cut: With ridges or ruffles

46 Stave
Name: Makers 46 stave
Wood: French Oak
Toast: seared, infrared toasting
Cut: Classic

Mo StaveName: Roasted French Mocha
Wood: French Oak
Toast: Cooked high in a convection oven
Cut: Classic

Sp stave
Name: Toasted French Spice
Wood: French Oak
Toast: High and Low in a Convection oven
Cut: Classic

WRC release

Medium Rare Whiskey Raffle Today though the WRC - Whiskey Reward Club

Emails sent out this morning for these to those allocated a bottle --

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• Blantons Bourbon...$53.99 
• Eagle Rare 10 Year....$31.99 
• Col. E.H. Taylor Small Batch...$37.99 
• Weller Special Reserve...$19.99

BRC - releases

BRC emails sent out on these this morning, check your email!


Evil Twin Imperial Doughnut Maple Syrup Bourbon Barrel Aged...$19.99
Evil Twin Double Barrel Bible Belt....$19.99

Prairie Artisans Ales Okie...$8.99 / 12oz
Okie is an imperial brown ale aged in whiskey barrels. Notes of toffee and brown sugar are infused with sweet notes of bourbon, vanilla, oak, and molasses.

North Coast Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2015

North Coast Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2015...$19.99 / 500ml

Old Stock Cellar Reserve 2015 is a small batch, limited release that has been aged for two years in wheat whiskey barrels. The aging process gives this world-class beer added layers of complexity and flavor. Bottled in a 500 ml bottle with a cork and wire finish, it is a memorable drink that should be enjoyed as a unique offering.

Off Color Coffee DinoS'mores

Will try to release these two tomorrow - watch for details in the morning.

Off Color Coffee DinoS'mores....$4.49 / 12oz

Imperial coffee marshmallow stout

Stout brewed with cocoa nibs and coffee.
Every year we team up with a different roaster to make new friends and see how different roasters and small businesses operate. 

Prairie Artisans Ales Okie...
Okie is an imperial brown ale aged in whiskey barrels. Notes of toffee and brown sugar are infused with sweet notes of bourbon, vanilla, oak, and molasses.

Prairie Artisan Ales Vape Tricks

Prairie Artisan Ales Vape Tricks....$8.99 / 4pk Cans
5.9% ABV

Sour Aged on cherries

Prairie Artisan Ales Era

Prairie Artisan Ales Era...$9.99 / 6pk cans
Era is a hoppy farmhouse ale brewed with lemon zest along with cascade and centennial hops
4% ABV

Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Penfolds Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon...$389.99

Aged in American oak, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 stands out for its bold aromas of vanilla, tobacco and cassis. This year, it's close to 40% each from Coonawarra and McLaren Vale, with smaller proportions from Barossa Valley and the Adelaide Hills. It's full-bodied and rich, with a velvety mouthfeel, great intensity and super length. Yes, it's embryonic, but it's not unapproachable, much like any other high-quality New World Cabernet these days, with the ability to age for two decades or more.

Rated 98/100 The Wine Advocate

Great Divide Chocolate Cherry Yeti

Great Divide Chocolate Cherry Yeti...$9.49 / 22oz

CHOCOLATE CHERRY YETI is the newest version in our revered Yeti Series. We’ve tweaked the hop bitterness for this special release and then added sweet and sour cherries and cacao. The roasty malt backbone of Yeti melds perfectly with the cherries and cacao to make this one smooth sipper. A Yeti in a cherry orchard can be a great thing.

Bells Brewing Amber Ale

We always feature "new" items on the blog.  

This year we want mix in some classics (as they might be new some people)

Fresh case just arrived of this "classic" amber.  Bottled January 9th.  We do not usually see it this fresh here.

Bells Brewing Amber Ale...$9.49 / 6pk
The beer that helped build our brewery; Bell’s Amber Ale features both toasted and sweet caramel notes from carefully selected malts, balanced with herbal and citrus hop aromas. Capped by a clean bitterness, it’s incredibly versatile with food, but very tasty on its own.


Alcohol By Volume:
5.80%

Lagunitas Daytime IPA

Lagunitas Daytime IPA...$8.49 / 6pk cans
98 Calorie

4% ABV

3g Carbs

The beer in this can has achieved what we all hope for ourselves; to be made new again. There is freedom in burning down the house of expectations and it confers an undeniable lightness to being. We didn't invent these truths; they invented us.

Heineken 0.0 - Non Alcoholic

Heineken 0.0 - Non Alcoholic in stock now at Forsyth!

Dogfish Head Siracusa Nera

Dogfish Head Siracusa Nera....$14.99 / 4pk 12oz

American Oak Aged

Combining a roasty Imperial Stout with a jammy Syrah wine, this beer is bold and complex. Notes of coffee, dark chocolate and anise from a blend of roasted malts meld with flavors of plums, cherries and stewed fruits from Syrah grape must in this jet black stout. Aged on American oak to add some light toasty vanilla to the mix.

Dogfish Head American Beauty / Grateful Dead

Dogfish Head American Beauty...$13.99 / 6pk 12oz

Grateful Dead

A psychedelic pale ale brewed with granola, honey & all-American hops
There was something different about a Grateful Dead show. Whether you saw one or 100, you felt it, but you knew it wouldn't last forever. If only you could have bottled it....

American Beauty, a pale ale inspired by the Grateful Dead, captures the spirit of the band's 30 years of touring and recording. Dogfish Head and the Dead both built their followings by connecting directly with beer lovers and music lovers, so when we first started this collaboration (back in 2013), we asked those loyal fans to help drive the recipe.

After receiving more than 1,500 ingredient suggestions, granola was tops. It was the main course in millions of parking lot meals and is a sweet and toasty complement to the barley, succulent wildflower honey and all-American hops.

Now in 2019 - and after three previous 750 mL releases - we're getting the band back together, releasing American Beauty in 12 oz. 6-packs for the first time ever! And we promise, once you taste it ... there's nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile.

Kings County Empire Rye Whiskey

Kings County Empire Rye Whiskey...$39.99 / 375ml
EMPIRE RYE WHISKEY
Part of a broader project with other New York distillers, Kings County Empire Rye whiskey is made from 80% New York grown Danko rye and 20% english barley malt and is aged 2 years in charred oak barrels. With notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, maple, mint, and cut grass with a finish of warm bread and holiday spice, this is a more flavorful rye than some of its commercial peers. Released at 102 proof, this is a potent entry into a much-loved category.
ACSA Awards: Gold medal 2018. San Francisco World Spirits Competition, Silver Medal 2018. ADI Craft Spirit Awards, Bronze Medal 2018.
“An alluring and inviting nose promises sweet tea, mint, dill, and a full Thanksgiving dessert spread. The palate delivers, with flavors of blueberry crumble, cherry tart, and candied ginger….a warm, spicy, and rounded finish helps bring the whiskey home.” —Whiskey Advocate

2018 Yes Way Rose

2018 Yes Way Rose...$11.99

France
next lowest price online is $16.99
At the heart of Yes Way Rosé is capturing the spirit of rosé wine, which symbolizes friendship, fun, and the best summertime vibes. A dream turned reality that started on @yeswayrose, we proudly now introduce our signature rosé: Yes Way Rosé.

Made in the south of France from classic Mediterranean grapes, Yes Way Rosé is an elegant Provençal-style blend with tasting notes revealing a bouquet of strawberry, citrus, and white peach. Dry and refreshingly drinkable, this light peachy-pink wine is a perfect match for a variety of different flavors. Yes Way Versatilité! Sip with all your favorite cheeses, grilled seafood dishes, and as a compliment to spicy foods. Yes Way Rosé is best enjoyed chilled to elevate any activity, from casual nights at home to picnics, poolside hangs, and big celebrations.

Yes Way Rosé wine was founded by Erica and Nikki, best friends who have set out to make delicious rosé that’s accessible to anyone who thinks pink. We like to say it’s qualité rosé that doesn’t take itself too seriouslé.

Courvoisier Cognac Limited Edition Sherry Cask Finish

Courvoisier Cognac Limited Edition Sherry Cask Finish...$34.99
Finished for four to six months in PX Sherry casks.
A blend of cognacs aged for two to eight years. This blend is then matured for a further two and a half years in French limousin oak casks before moving to PX Sherry casks for a period of at least four months.

CVNE Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva

 

2016 CVNE Imperial Rioja Gran Reserva...$94.99
Polished and structured with firm, very fine tannins. Lots going on here, with layers of black fruit, dried spices, graphite, coconut and cracked pepper. Full-bodied and so intense. Keeps going. Long. The tannins are so fine and so numerous. One of the greatest modern gran reservas. 85% tempranillo, 10% graciano and 5% mazuelo.
Rated 98/100 James Suckling
The classical 2016 Imperial Gran Reserva was produced with a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano and 5% Mazuelo from grapes that were picked between October 10 and 25 with good ripeness, delivering a wine with 14.5% alcohol after fermenting in small oak vats followed by malolactic in concrete and two years in barrel and three in bottle. I was quite surprised, because the wine was quite closed and needed energetic swirling and time in the glass to reveal its true colors. It has more stuffing and finesse than the reserva. 2016 was a very good vintage, with freshness and balance to develop nicely in bottle. The tannins are very fine, and the wine is tasty and long. 50,000 bottles produced. 
Rated 95/100 The Wine Advocate

The Street Pumas

The Street Pumas London Dry Gin...$23.99 / liter

Approachable and classic style, this gin is based on a neutral grain spirits born in Piedmont, Italy. The fresh spirit is sent to Belgium, where it’s married with botanicals: juniper berries, coriander, angelica, lemon peel, sweet & bitter orange peels - personally selected by Equipo Navazos and re-distilled to their specifications. The full proof gin then travels to Jerez, where it’s brought to 40% abv for bottling.

The Street Pumas Rum...$24.99 / liter
A dynamic white rum distilled from molasses in Panama at a site that shares lineage with the iconic distilleries of Nicaragua. This bright, floral, molasses-forward Panama rum, is imported to Jerez at full strength, where it is gently reduced to 42% abv for bottling.

The Street Pumas Blended Scotch...$28.99 / liter

Distilled in Scotland, with a mashbill of 60% grain and 40% malt, this blended scotch whisky is aged for 3 years. After resting in barrel, it’s imported to Jerez at cask strength and brought to proof for bottling. This selection is released with no additives; no caramel, no artificial flavors, sugars, or colors.

Bribon Tequila Blanco

Bribon Tequila Blanco...$15.99

compare to $22.99 at Total Wine and More in St. Louis

Look for a delicate mix of floral and tropical fruit aromas, which are echoed on the palate. Pineapple and coconut sweetness segues into a long coconut-vanilla finish accented with cinnamon, plus just a mild floral hint on the finish.
Rated 93/100 Wine Enthusiast

Stella Artois Spritzer Sparkling Dry Cider

Stella Artois Spritzer Sparkling Dry Cider...$8.99 / 6pk cans
Introducing Stella Artois Spritzer
A bubbly and refreshing cider made from crisp apples & hibiscus, it is the perfect complement to your afternoon. Using centuries of French & Belgian tradition, Stella Artois created this naturally gluten-free spritzer specifically for the wine glass. It impeccably pairs with an apple walnut salad, romano cheese, prosciutto and apricot jam.
Bubbly: Always sparkling and always refreshing.
Crisp: With the taste of tart apples and botanicals, Stella Artois Spritzer is crisp and sharp.
Naturally Gluten Free: Crafted to be naturally gluten free, keeping the spritzer light and delicious.

Central State Brewing Garden Gose

Central State Brewing Garden Gose...$8.49 / 4pk 12oz cans
Leipziger-Style Gose Beer with Lemon Peel
Garden Gose is our tribute to lightly tart and slightly slightly salty beers of Leipzig, Germany. We updated it a bit with the addition of lemon peel and a touch of cascade hops. Goseanna!
Malt Bill: Indiana-Grown 2-Row and Wheat
Hops: Cascade (but not a lot)
Yeast: CSB House Yeast Blend, Lactobacillus
ABV: 3.6%